"What a pity that in life we only get our lessons when they are of no use to us."
— Oscar Wilde

January 1, 1970

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Oscar Wilde
Original Language: English
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German: "Wie schade, dass wir hier im Leben nur solche Lektionen erteilt bekommen, wenn sie von gar keinem Nutzen sind!"

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Lady Windermere, Act IV

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Lady Windermere, Act IV